Most important design consideration is the use of fabric material for a thong, as plastic or rubber are prone to break. Excellent padding. Very very comfortable. Has enough contours that follows the shape of the foot nicely. Love the unique and aggressive tread pattern design underneath, with the contour separation of the midsole to outer, finished off with a stretchline logo. Got this in late 2004, when stretchline was the thing alongside the FatCat, amongst other offerings at the time. When I look back on it, this was the last hurruh of peak Oakley design during the mad science era, just before blocline and square O were introduced in 2005.

Most comfortable sandals I've ever worn, The thong doesn't irritate and fits great. Plus I love the stretch logo detail, which is rare on a shoe.

i don't normally wear sandals, let alone thong (between the toes) sandals. i bought my Black Gasket Sandals thinking i'll just use it on the airline flight on vacation (hate wearing shoes on a trans-continental flight) and that's that. well... little did i know these are the most comfortable pair of Sandals i've had the pleasure of owning, and wore it on the majority of that trip. Gaskets are worth every penny.

I cannot believe I have finally find a sandal that goes in between your toe that is this comfortable. It's brilliant, looks the business and good value too! Amazing and well worth buying.

A female friend of mine got a pair of the Pearl/Pink pair and she absolutely loves them. She wears them pretty much all the time and finds them comfortable enough for long walks.